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Lakeshore K9 Training

Grand Haven, Michigan

4.9/5· 69 Google reviews

About Lakeshore K9 Training

Lakeshore K9 uses positive reinforcement training methods along with 25 years of professional canine training to bring the best out of your dog! At Lakeshore K9 we do obedience training, nose/scent work, tracking classes and protection work.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Leash training Customer-reported
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training
  • Recall training Customer-reported

Behavior support

  • Aggression training Customer-reported

How training happens

  • Board and train
  • Group classes Customer-reported
  • Owner coaching Customer-reported

Dog age

  • Puppies

Training level

  • Beginner training Customer-reported

Assistance and working dogs

  • Police K9 training
  • Protection training

Dog sports

  • Scent work

Training approach

  • Positive reinforcement

Other listed services

View 2 additional details
  • Family Protection
  • Specialty Training

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Questions & answers

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How do I get ahold of this company? The link for the website will not work?

I had a good response with an email to them. Hope this helps.

Community answer · Anne Spenser · 2023-09-21

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.9
out of 569 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • German shepard pup 16
  • Leash pulling 16
  • Obedience training 14
  • Confidence building 12
  • 6 week training course 6
  • Dog aggression 6
All 10 topics
  • Aggression issues 4
  • Straightforward lessons 4
  • Control training 2
  • Distraction training 2

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

69 collected reviews

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Kim Widener
5/5
I found Lakeshore K9 Training by a friend that highly recommended his training. Including reading all the great reviews sold me to contact him and set up training. Even though my dog went through a basic training prior to Lakeshore K9 Training. I knew he still needed additiona…Read full reviewClose full review

I found Lakeshore K9 Training by a friend that highly recommended his training. Including reading all the great reviews sold me to contact him and set up training. Even though my dog went through a basic training prior to Lakeshore K9 Training. I knew he still needed additional training! He knew the commands but was stubborn and only listening when he wanted to listen. Plus with him being a large breed (105+lbs), I needed better control and obedience from him. I have to admit I was hesitant at first but turned out to be 100% satisfied with just the first training! It makes senses when Jeff indicated that his training does not go in order but will come together at the end. It did and we are truly happy with the outcome! In addition, Jeff was flexible on schedules and open for questions outside of training. Because of the amazing training tools and following the training (practice). I’m now able to walk my dog around other dogs without any reluctance that he’ll bark or lunge at another dog. He keeps calm and walks right by them. We are now able to take walks to enjoy, instead of being pulled on the leash! We continue to work on the tools given to us and feeling more confident each day! Plus our dog gets excited when training (which is also keeping him busy and givening exercise) and the reward that comes afterwards. Which the reward for us is getting a great trained dog that listens!!!! Jeff is an amazing canine trainer. He made the training fun and interesting for both owner and dog!! Jeff has a talent for this line of work! He doesn’t just train the dog but the owner as well. Explaining why each step is being done with the tools being given. With a scenarios that fit the situation. Highly Recommend LakeShore K9 Training w/Jeff Somers to select as your canine trainer!!

Tyler Mesman
5/5
When we met Jeff were at the end of our rope dealing with a very dominant working line German Shepherd. We are happy to say that a few months later, our dog has become an obedience rockstar. Everyone wants a dog who listens to what they say, and through Jeff’s training, that’s …Read full reviewClose full review

When we met Jeff were at the end of our rope dealing with a very dominant working line German Shepherd. We are happy to say that a few months later, our dog has become an obedience rockstar. Everyone wants a dog who listens to what they say, and through Jeff’s training, that’s what you get. Jeff makes training fun for the dog and it’s handler, and that makes all the difference. Our dog loves training, he gets beside himself with excitement when he knows we are about to work, because it’s fun for him (and it’s fun for us too). Jeff has a passion for training dogs, and it’s obvious when you work with him. We feel blessed that we found Jeff.

Kelly Aylsworth
5/5

Our puppy, Lucy, was a wild little puppy and I wasn’t sure she could follow training. Wow was I wrong! Jeff made training fun and easy to understand. I highly recommend Lakeshore K-9 Training. I am simply amazed at how well she listens and obeys now. Lakeshore K-9 Training is top notch. Thanks Jeff!

Justin Olson
5/5

Jeff was awesome my dog is very well behaved on and off leash. We get compliments from a lot of people every place we go. Would recommend him to anyone who wants a very well behaved dog. My Australian shepherd is getting better each and every day he amazes me

Lydia Fritz
5/5
Jeff is an incredible trainer. We came to him with a very driven, dominant working puppy that we had no control over. She was stubborn, independent and dog aggressive. She would bark at everything that walked. After a few sessions with Jeff and the right tools, we gained so muc…Read full reviewClose full review

Jeff is an incredible trainer. We came to him with a very driven, dominant working puppy that we had no control over. She was stubborn, independent and dog aggressive. She would bark at everything that walked. After a few sessions with Jeff and the right tools, we gained so much confidence that we feel comfortable taking her everywhere without any worries about how she’ll react. She also yanked us whenever we walked. She now ignores dogs on leash, and walks right next to us. Jeff’s 25 years of experience as a professional K9 officer provide tons of tools and advice for any type of dog & level of dog owner. Not only that, but every training session was a blast! I highly recommend Jeff Somer/ Lakeshore K9!

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